Is Bellows AFB open to public?
William Smith
Updated on April 04, 2026
Bellows Air Force Station cabin and condo reservations are available to all eligible patrons. Patrons traveling to Hawai`i to stay at Bellows AFS MUST register their information with the Safe Travels Program at
Can Veterans go to Bellows Beach?
Disabled veterans with VA Health Identification Card may stay at Bellows AFS and use the facilities.
Who can go to Bellows Beach?
Eligible patrons may sponsor family members and friends as their guests. Sponsors must obtain a visitor’s pass for all their overnight guests who are 16 years of age and older – military identification and/or DoD civilian identification required.
What island is Waimanalo?
island of Oʻahu
Waimānalo Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the City & County of Honolulu, in the District of Koʻolaupoko, on the island of Oʻahu in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. This small windward community is located near the eastern end of the island, and the climate is dry.
Is Bellows beach open during the week?
BELLOWS FIELD BEACH is on a reserve air force base and is only open weekends.
Does Bellows beach have a bathroom?
Good for Families: There are restrooms, showers, picnic areas and campgrounds. Parking: Lots of parking available! There is a parking lot next to the beach as well as parking along side of the beach. The public area has a restroom, but no other facilities.
Are cabin and condo reservations available at Bellows Air Force station?
Bellows Air Force Station cabin and condo reservations are available to all eligible patrons. Click the button to learn more. Check out the Bellows AFS Monthly Happenings!
What is it like to stay at the bellows?
Outstanding stay! Our stay at the oceanfront cabins on Bellows is phenomenal. Beautiful landscape, easy access to the water (like literally right outside the cabin door!). Yes, as other reviews previous pointed out, there are the occasional bugs, mostly after dark. And, yes, there is no A/C.
What are the new procedures at Bellows Air Force station?
These procedures will require all patrons over the age of 18 to have their ID scanned upon entering the Bellows AFS front gate. These new procedures may cause slight delays in entry. Bellows Air Force Station cabin and condo reservations are available to all eligible patrons. Click the button to learn more.
Can you bring an expired ID to Bellows Air Force station?
Personnel with expired IDs WILL NOT BE PERMITTED on Bellows Air Force Station. There are NO exceptions to this policy. • Any authorized ID cardholder with an expired ID card MUST be accompanied by a sponsor with a valid, unexpired ID card.